Inter Miami made a couple of lineup changes for Saturday night’s matchup against the New York Red Bulls, but Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both were set to start.

FC Cincinnati defeated Inter Miami 3-0, with Brazilian striker Evander matching Lionel Messi’s goal tally for the current MLS season.

Two of MLS' best teams clash Wednesday night as a red-hot Lionel Messi and Inter Miami visit FC Cincinnati. What to know to watch the game.

For the first time this season, Inter Miami CF have reached the top of Sports Illustrated's MLS Power Rankings. Despite a loss to FC Cincinnati midweek, Messi’s exploits have made the team too dominant in MLS, and they showed just that in a 5–1 win over the New York Red Bulls this weekend.

Inter Miami is looking to extend their winning streak after the Club World Cup as Lionel Messi is also aiming to set a new record.

Miami will visit FC Cincinnati in Week 21 of the 2025 Major League Soccer season following a 2-1 home victory over Nashville SC. Lionel Messi played a decisive role once again, scoring a brace for the fifth consecutive match and earning MVP honors.

FC Cincinnati will play its second match of the week against in-form Real Salt Lake. Coach Pat Noonan said the team recovered well ahead of it.

In today's MLS transfer rumor roundup, Inter Miami is set to sign another friend of Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul.